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Silpen Kai (mana elf)

Silpen Kai are elves that stand taller than humans (but not
by much) and are much thinner. Silpen means fused with
mana, and Kai means enlightened or elf. Elves live long lives
and take time to learn the most involved techniques of any
trade. Hence Elven goods are extremely expensive and
beautiful to behold. Many a man had died fighting over Elven
artifacts, and it even seems that Elven magical items have a
strange draw over men.

Siplen are often seen as arrogant and to be honest they are
arrogant. However, it does not come without reason. Elves
are superior in almost every way, but a very important way;
they lack numbers. One elf in battle must stand against 2 men
or 3 Orkis. Often the Elf wins, but sometimes they don't. For
this fact, Silpen do not live across vast landscapes. They live
in their cities where every Elf can be watched and cared for.
When a Silpen caravan does have to travel, it will go
completely prepared with many capable defenders. Often five
Silpen are worth 20 Orkis.

Not surprisingly their architecture and ship building is
amazing. Their sea going vessels are extremely complex and
are the fastest and most maneuverable on the water. Elven
fortresses often stand on the shores of massive forest rivers.
Many men have stared in amazement as beautiful blue-hewn
ships sail into the ivory towered fortress ports.

Elves have magic fused to their core, and as an elf uses their
mana in combat or to cast spells, they feel the drain on their
bodies. Elves use mana to its fullest, choosing to learn manainfused
combat powers. This helps to offset their physical
weakness. Not surprisingly, elves have some of the best spell
casters ever to walk on Terres.

Siplen can worship any god, but will usually choose to worship
gods of Dreams, Heart, and Secrets due to their methodical
analysis of nature, magic, and flesh. However, they tend to
take a more philosophical approach to worship choosing to
recognize internally over extroverted offerings.